Disney News

La Hacienda, the new table service restaurant in the Mexico Pavilion of Epcot‘s World Showcase is now open.  Guests are welcome to walk up for seating currently with reservations available starting October 15.

The smallest details combine to create a striking exterior blends beautifully with the pavilion both inside and out.  The pavilion is designed to look like a warm, inviting home with a casual-but sophisticated, south-of-the-border ambience.   Fabulous views of the World Showcase Lagoon offer front row seating for “Illuminations: Reflections of Earth” fireworks spectacular.  Music will be piped into the dining room nightly for the show.

La Hacienda shares air-conditioned space with La Cantina, the new quick-service location, up until about 2:30 in the afternoon, when they stop indoor seating to get ready for dinner guests.

Can’t wait to try this new restaurant?  Contact your Magic Maker® about making a dinner reservation.

The entertainment team at the Walt Disney World® Resort is developing a new parade for Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ featuring some favorite Pixar pals. While details are still being worked out, we do know that four Pixar characters not currently seen at Disney’s Hollywood Studios™ – Remy and Emile from “Ratatouille” and Carl and Russell from Disney/Pixar’s “Up” – will be added to the lineup.  The tentative title for the new parade is “Pixar Pals Cavalcade” and will feature music from the “Pixar Play Parade” from Disney California Adventure®.

Block Party Bash will make its final performance on January 1, 2011.  The new show is scheduled to open January 16. We’ll post more details as they are released.

Continuing a favorite feature of the Disney Magic® and Disney Wonder®, the Disney Dream™ will also have a Mickey Pool for children. The shape of the Mickey Pool resembles the beloved Disney character and an oversized version of Mickey’s hand will support a yellow winding slide that will splash down near the pool.

As you can see, progress is being made on the ship’s exterior as it enters the final phase of construction before preparing to leave the shipyard this fall.  The Disney Dream™ will sail from Port Canaveral, Florida in 2011 making 3 night and 4 night voyages to Nassau and Disney’s Private Island, Castaway Cay, as well as a few select 5 night cruises that will visit the private island twice.  For more information on Disney Cruise Line itineraries, please click here.

Only 145 days away from the maiden voyage of the Disney Dream.  Have you made your reservation yet to sail on this brand new ship?

This offer is no longer applicable.  Please click here to see current offers from Disney Cruise Line®.

Magical news! You can explore paradise on either an Eastern or Western Caribbean itinerary this winter with this offer from Disney Cruise Line®.

Featuring unparalleled Disney quality and service, one-of-a-kind entertainment, immersive experiences and favorite Disney Characters, it’s a vacation experience that every member of the family will feel was created especially for them!

Offer Details:
Book a verandah stateroom and kids ages 17 and under, traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same stateroom, sail FREE* on most 7-night Caribbean cruises.

Travel Window:

• Sail dates: Jan. 8 – March 5, 2011, excluding Feb. 19, 2011.

*The number of staterooms allocated for this offer is limited. Offer is only available to U.S. and Canada residents. Rates are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Valid for stateroom categories 4A through 7A only. Government Taxes and Fees and Port Adventures not included. This offer cannot be combined with any other offers, discounts or onboard credits. See Disney Cruise Line® brochure for applicable Terms and Conditions.

Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas

There’s a new fairy in Pixie Hollow at the Walt Disney World® Resort and her name is Vidia. She’s known as the fastest-flying fairy there is and now you’ll be able to meet Vidia at the Magic Kingdom® Park along with Tinker Bell and her other friends including Terrance, Silvermist, Rosetta, and Fawn.

Vidia is one of the stars of the upcoming movie “Tinker Bell and the Great Fairy Rescue” set to be released on Blu-ray, DVD and via movie download on September 21.